07 May, 2014

Many of you asked for a disc version of our popular Grand Cru touring hubs and here they are. They are field serviceable and can be disassembled without tools. This means that you can easily change a broken spoke on the drive side or re-lube the pawls. The rear hub spins on four large Japanese bearings, while the front uses two.

So will there be a VO frame you can use these on? The answer is yes, but that's all I'll say for now.

Our new Grand Cru zero-setback seatpost uses a neat side adjusting mechanism. These are, perhaps, the easiest to adjust of any seatpost we've used. Zero-setback posts are especially popular on MTBs and may work well for some bike packers. They will be made in silver and in black.

We've been working with Revelate Designs on Frame bags for the soon-to-arrive Camargues. The photo is a prototype, but the only change will be orange thread for contrasting stitching.

All of these new items will be arriving late this summer. What do you think?

VO disc frame? Did Christmas come early this year? I have been wanting to upgrade from an 7 year old Schwinn World DBX frame but haven't wanted to cast aside the ridiculous investment I made in a dynamo disc wheelset. Please be quick!

I hope the new frame that uses disc hubs would be a disc Camargue. I wouldn't even mind if a disc Camargue frame had only vertical dropouts for design simplicity. I'll carry a chain tensioner in case of emergencies.

This is meant as constructive feedback...Hubs need a SILENT freehub and a bit more polishing, the finish looks a little unrefined. Seatpost looks very promising but would love to see a setback version!

@ Peter 11 speed? Seriously? What are you a Dentist? While this is a beautiful hub it's not what I'd be looking for if I wanted to "Spinal Tap" it.

However if you insist. You can use a 11 speed Campy cassette with your Shimano shifting according to Leonard Zinn article here: http://velonews.competitor.com/2013/09/bikes-and-tech/drivetrain-compatibility-hidden-in-plain-sight_303199

@RayinNope, not a dentist. Do like a bit of Spinal Tap though. Shimano has recently announced an 11-speed 105 group, making 11-speed a viable alternative even for a bike mechanic like me.In addition, Shimano's 11-speed road drivetrains are available with 11-30 cassette sprockets, offering quite a wide range of ratios with reasonable steps in between. A 135mm disc hub with 11-speed compatibility would make a swift commuter build with a single front chain wheel, a chain case with good coverage, disc brakes for all weather stopping power (Norway has stupid things like harsh winters, rain all the time, etc) and a wide enough range in gearing that I can haul groceries, kids, etc up the steep hills around midtown Trondheim. (Besides, if 11-speed drivetrains give you the willies you'll probably not approve of disc braked skinny tired bikes, either)Oh, and going ten speed on an 11-speed hub is just a matter of sliding on a 1.85mm spacer on the freewheel body.